Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Hong Kong’s history demonstrates the benefits of an independent and autonomous society. But how did a place once called “the barren island” become one of the world’s most prosperous and successful cities?
Chinese imperialism, British colonialism, and a special degree of autonomy have all impacted the development of Hong Kong—but none have benefitted it more than the hands-off approach that began in the 1960’s.
Unfortunately, the liberties that galvanized Hong Kong’s skyrocketing progress are under attack. A crackdown on free speech and a criminalization of dissent have sent the population into a scramble to hold on to their freedom before it slips out of their grasp—but there is hope.
For more, check out Chelsea Follett’s new book "Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World." - centersofprogress.com
Centers of Progress, Pt. 27: Hong Kong (Non-Interventionism) – humanprogress.org/centers-of-progress-pt-27-hong-kong-non-interventionism
Is This Goodbye for Hong Kong? By Marian Tupy – humanprogress.org/goodbye-to-hong-kong
The Man Behind the Hong Kong Miracle by Marian Tupy – humanprogress.org/the-man-behind-the-hong-kong-miracle
The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai’s Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom - thehongkongermovie.com
The Hong Konger – Cato Daily Podcast - cato.org/multimedia/cato-daily-podcast/hong-konger
New Economic Freedom Report: Hong Kong Falls from Top Spot by Ian Vásquez – cato.org/blog/new-economic-freedom-report-hong-kong-falls-top-spot
Hong Kong’s history demonstrates the benefits of an independent and autonomous society. But how did a place once called “the barren island” become one of the world’s most prosperous and successful cities?
Chinese imperialism, British colonialism, and a special degree of autonomy have all impacted the development of Hong Kong—but none have benefitted it more than the hands-off approach that began in the 1960’s.
Unfortunately, the liberties that galvanized Hong Kong’s skyrocketing progress are under attack. A crackdown on free speech and a criminalization of dissent have sent the population into a scramble to hold on to their freedom before it slips out of their grasp—but there is hope.
For more, check out Chelsea Follett’s new book "Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World." - centersofprogress.com
Centers of Progress, Pt. 27: Hong Kong (Non-Interventionism) – humanprogress.org/centers-of-progress-pt-27-hong-kong-non-interventionism
Is This Goodbye for Hong Kong? By Marian Tupy – humanprogress.org/goodbye-to-hong-kong
The Man Behind the Hong Kong Miracle by Marian Tupy – humanprogress.org/the-man-behind-the-hong-kong-miracle
The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai’s Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom - thehongkongermovie.com
The Hong Konger – Cato Daily Podcast - cato.org/multimedia/cato-daily-podcast/hong-konger
New Economic Freedom Report: Hong Kong Falls from Top Spot by Ian Vásquez – cato.org/blog/new-economic-freedom-report-hong-kong-falls-top-spot
